03-31-2022, 11:43 AM
Let’s put CASA’s answers to each of the RRAT Interim recommendations :-
1/. We will review costs and consider charging caps to alleviate hardship.
2/. Working through ASAP and TWGs we will consider CASR simplification and combination (stop laughing), plus options for CARs. Will consider conduct of ag pilots Proficiency Checks and options for third party. Will consider and report. Will consider where possible with suitable training Regional and remote pilots (somewhere out there?) to do maintenance. Will examine role of AVMAD in relation to ‘regional and remote’ pilots whose GPs and specialists opinions differ with CASA medicos, but no consideration for city based pilots. Will review CASR 138 and 133 and CAO 48.
3/. Where possible will streamline
4/.This to Government amend Act for the good of Australia’s aviation. CASA noted .
5/. CASA will audit its reg framework where possible to align with USA etc, if it suits us.
6. Will explore opportunities for mutual recognition with other NAAs.
7/. One for Minister BJ, immediately commence, wait for it, yes! an independent review of CASA’s culture.
Oh sure he’s bound to take that one seriously, oh blow now about to be in caretaker mode .
8/. See my previous posted comment, and noting that there’s no direction as to who will set up this new Commonwealth corporate. But if it happens yes it will have to be funded. CASA noted.
9/. Another for someone in Government (?) to initiate as part of the Recovery framework a holistic training review of training. CASA noted.
10/. Someone in Government ensures good careers in aviation including General Aviation, CASA agreed.
11/. Dept. I. T. R. D., Minister Joyce to create a new fund accessible only to operators of regional and remote airports. Being the independent expert in all things aviation CASA wishes to assist by defining those airports that will be separated by location into regional and remote from the total cohort of airports that may be eligible.
12/. CASA agrees with consultation and that Government ensures this is adhered to.
CASA is pleased to report it has carried out all of its obligations in relation to the RRAT Interim Report.
Should the Committee wish to explore the definition of “regional and remote” CASA, mindful that under the Act safety is the prime consideration, it is prepared to offer a preliminary definition for this new concept of regulatory differentiation in the territory of Australia.
Regional :- We accept any locality outside the metropolitan areas of the capital cities, but by tying the definition to ‘and remote areas’ CASA must take the safest route and declare that ‘remote,’ for the purpose of rule change to be considered, must be confined to Heard Island, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Group.
Tasmania was considered for ‘remote’ but too many pilots could take up residence there causing imbalance.
There it is, all done and dusted in about forty minutes.
Thank you Senator McDonald.
1/. We will review costs and consider charging caps to alleviate hardship.
2/. Working through ASAP and TWGs we will consider CASR simplification and combination (stop laughing), plus options for CARs. Will consider conduct of ag pilots Proficiency Checks and options for third party. Will consider and report. Will consider where possible with suitable training Regional and remote pilots (somewhere out there?) to do maintenance. Will examine role of AVMAD in relation to ‘regional and remote’ pilots whose GPs and specialists opinions differ with CASA medicos, but no consideration for city based pilots. Will review CASR 138 and 133 and CAO 48.
3/. Where possible will streamline
4/.This to Government amend Act for the good of Australia’s aviation. CASA noted .
5/. CASA will audit its reg framework where possible to align with USA etc, if it suits us.
6. Will explore opportunities for mutual recognition with other NAAs.
7/. One for Minister BJ, immediately commence, wait for it, yes! an independent review of CASA’s culture.
Oh sure he’s bound to take that one seriously, oh blow now about to be in caretaker mode .
8/. See my previous posted comment, and noting that there’s no direction as to who will set up this new Commonwealth corporate. But if it happens yes it will have to be funded. CASA noted.
9/. Another for someone in Government (?) to initiate as part of the Recovery framework a holistic training review of training. CASA noted.
10/. Someone in Government ensures good careers in aviation including General Aviation, CASA agreed.
11/. Dept. I. T. R. D., Minister Joyce to create a new fund accessible only to operators of regional and remote airports. Being the independent expert in all things aviation CASA wishes to assist by defining those airports that will be separated by location into regional and remote from the total cohort of airports that may be eligible.
12/. CASA agrees with consultation and that Government ensures this is adhered to.
CASA is pleased to report it has carried out all of its obligations in relation to the RRAT Interim Report.
Should the Committee wish to explore the definition of “regional and remote” CASA, mindful that under the Act safety is the prime consideration, it is prepared to offer a preliminary definition for this new concept of regulatory differentiation in the territory of Australia.
Regional :- We accept any locality outside the metropolitan areas of the capital cities, but by tying the definition to ‘and remote areas’ CASA must take the safest route and declare that ‘remote,’ for the purpose of rule change to be considered, must be confined to Heard Island, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Group.
Tasmania was considered for ‘remote’ but too many pilots could take up residence there causing imbalance.
There it is, all done and dusted in about forty minutes.
Thank you Senator McDonald.